jeering

Definitions

The act of making rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

Derisive or contemptuous language directed at someone or something.

Examples

The crowd began jeering at the referee after he made a controversial call.

Despite the jeering from the opposing fans, the athlete remained focused on the game.

He walked off the stage to the sound of jeering and whistles from the disappointed audience.

Synonyms

mocking taunting derisive scoffing ridiculing sneering insulting

Antonyms

praising applauding cheering complimenting admiring lauding commending